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Sonshine Place Preschool

420 Bliss, Dumas, TX 79029
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$136
year first permitted
1993
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About Sonshine Place Preschool

Sonshine Place Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dumas, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 26, 1993, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:50 AM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Thursday8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Friday8:30 AM to 11:50 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonshine Place Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Moore County has a median price of $136 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Moore County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Sonshine Place Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#416409
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “One child that has a diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan available for review when requested. One child that has a diagnosed food allergy plan did not have the required parent signature on the food allergy plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

  2. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies provided to parent's did not provide information to parents about the parent's rights they have or information of the promotion of physical activity required.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024

  3. Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “A staff employed did not have proof of any orientation in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

  4. Apr 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “A child with a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023

  5. Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Sonshine Place Preschool

Is Sonshine Place Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 26, 1993.

When was Sonshine Place Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sonshine Place Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Sonshine Place Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sonshine Place Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Sonshine Place Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:50 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sonshine Place Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 935-5606 to ask.

What is Sonshine Place Preschool's phone number?

(806) 935-5606.

Where is Sonshine Place Preschool?

420 Bliss, Dumas, TX 79029.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).